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Minutes of the meeting of the Rush Township of Supervisors – November 16, 2010

Rush Township Building
Hometown, Pa  18252

Minutes of the Meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors

The monthly meeting of the Rush Township Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Stephen W. Simchak at 6 o’clock p.m.  Those in attendance were Vice-Chairman Shawn Eric Gilbert, Supervisor Robert Leibensperger, Corporal Duane Frederick, Secretary/Treasurer Terri Conville, and Administrative Assistant/Assistant Treasurer Marie Skripnek.  There were approximately twelve people in attendance and one reporter present.  The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.

Public Comment
1.  Marion Lazur – asked if the municipal reports could be read. A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to accept all municipal reports.  Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Ms. Conville polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.  Ms. Lazur asked if the correspondence could also be read.

Ms. Conville highlighted on the correspondence received for the month:
Letter received from John Selby about his sewer account
Final determination notice from the Pa Right to Know Office in reference to the appeal filed  by Marion Lazur.
NESJMA minutes from August 19th and September 14th, 2010
Letter from Mauch Chunk Trust listing their pledge requirements
Letter from NESJMA about the dedication of their building in the name of the late George Sanchez
E-Newsletter from Senator David Argall
Penn-Dot’s November 2010 newsletter

A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to accept the correspondence received and place it on file for public review.  Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Ms. Conville polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

2.  Larry Wittig- asked if the sanitation bids received could be opened now because he had another meeting to attend.  The Board agreed and the bid results are as follows:

Bidder Name                        Option          1year                   2 year                    3 year
Interstate Waste Services     a              $221,400.00      $441,000.00       $658,800.00
b                221,400.00        441,000.00          658,800.00
c                241,326.00        480,690.00          718,092.00
d                241,326.00        480,690.00          718,092.00

JP Mascaro & Sons              a              $348,000.00      696,000.00          1,044,000.00
b              $348,000.00      696,000.00          1,044,000.00
c              $348,000.00      696,000.00          1,044,000.00
d              $348,000.00      696,000.00          1,044,000.00

Tamaqua Transfer & Recy.  a               $239,500.00     $484,988.00          $736,612.00
b
c
d

A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to accept the sanitation bids for review and award it at next month’s meeting.  Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Ms. Conville polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

The Board decided to finish the two items under New Business.
A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to appoint Berkheimer to collect our income tax monies for the 2011 calendar year and notify DCED of this action.  Centax will begin collecting the monies starting January, 2012 as per action taken by the Schuylkill County Tax Collection Committee.  Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Ms. Conville polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.
A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to approve Plan #233A – Air Products & Chemical Incorporated.  Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Ms. Conville polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

American Water Services Report – TJ read his report for the month.  A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to accept the American Water Services report.   Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion. Ms. Conville polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.
Police Department Report – Corporal Duane Frederick read his report for the month.  A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Gilbert to accept the American Water Services report.   Supervisor Leibensperger seconded the motion. Ms. Conville polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

Minutes of meeting – A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to accept the October 19, 2010 minutes.   Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.   Ms. Conville polled the Board.   Leibensperger and Simchak voted for the motion.  Vice-Chairman Gilbert did not vote because he was absent from that meeting.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report – A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to accept the treasurer’s report for October 31, 2010.  Vice-Chairman Gilbert seconded the motion.  Ms. Conville polled the Board.  All members voted in favor of the motion, carried.

Approval of current township and sewer bills for November 2010 – A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger to approve all township and sewer bills for the month of November, 2010.  Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.   Ms. Conville polled the Board.  Leibensperger and Simchak voted for the motion and Gilbert voted no.   Motion carried.

Attorney’s Business – A motion was made by Supervisor Leibensperger for Attorney Yurchak to file an appeal in reference to the decision handed down by the Pa Office of Open Records, Right to Know with the Marion Lazur request.  Chairman Simchak seconded the motion.  Ms. Conville polled the Board.  Leibensperger and Simchak voted for the motion.  Gilbert stated he did not know about it and did not vote.  Motion carried.

Announcements
Ms. Conville read the following announcement:  A letter was received from Joan Yacobenas thanking the road crew for the good job they did fixing the Ye Old Hauto Road. Chairman Simchak announced we are collecting new toys for the Toys for Tots program.  Toys can be dropped off at the municipal building during normal business hours. Corporal Frederick received permission from the Supervisors to purchase a Christmas tree for the township building.

Chairman Simchak thanked everyone for coming and adjourned the meeting at 6:18p.m.

Transcribed & Attested

Terri Conville – Secretary/Treasurer

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